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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,992.01, 2,988.02 and 759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,992.01, 2,988.02 and 759.14 is: 1,138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,992.01 : 2,988.02 = 759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,992.01/2,988.02 = 759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,992.01x = 2,988.02 × 759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,992.01x = 2,268,325.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,325.50/1,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.71

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